Left and Center: Corey circa, 1984
Right: Age Progressed to age 39
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: December 16, 1984
Missing From: Jefferson, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date Of Birth: November 29, 1978
Age: 6 years old
Height and Weight: 4’0″ and 55 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: African American Male, Black hair, Brown eyes, Corey was missing two of his bottom teeth at the time of his 1984 disappearance
Clothing/Jewelry Description: A royal blue muscle shirt/tank top with white trim, blue jeans, Corey was either wearing white sneakers with red/blue stripes or blue sneakers with red stripes
NCMEC Number: 754452
Details of Disappearance
Corey Gilbert was last seen in Jefferson, Louisiana on December 16th 1984. He disappeared from the Ten-To-Ten grocery store in the 3200 block of Jefferson Highway at 12:30 pm. He was playing a video game with another boy and the boy turned his back for a brief moment. When he turned back, Corey had disappeared. He was never seen or heard from again afterwards.
Investigators have considered that Corey may have fallen into the Mississippi River and drowned but it’s unclear as to what exactly happened to him and he has never been found. At the time of his disappearance, Corey lived in the 500 block of Causeway Boulevard. His disappearance remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office 504-364-5300
Source Information
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children